Evergreen Trees – Electra Blue Deodar Cedar

Electra blue deodar cedar 

Botanical name: cedrus deodara ‘electra blue’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 7-10 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Foliage color: blue/gray 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings

Landscape use: privacy, shade, barrier 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: compact and slow growing 

Watering instructions: water when the top 3 inches of soil have dried

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil 

Companion plants: weeping blue atlas cedar, globosa nan japanese cedar 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no